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Rauman Family History

Rauman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rahman, Rayman, Radman, Raman, Ruman, Lauman, Bauman, Grauman, Nauman

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Where is the Rauman family from?

You can see how Rauman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rauman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Rauman families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rauman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rauman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rauman. 50% of Rauman men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Rauman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 180 immigration records available for the last name Rauman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Rauman. For the veterans among your Rauman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Rauman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rauman in 1967 was 77, and 62 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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